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Diving Life Support (DLS) In-Service Support (ISS)

Awarded to JFD Limited, Northern Diver (International) Limited

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 17 March 2025
Deadline
Closed 21 November 2025
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Overview

Defence Equipment and Support has awarded a contract worth £64.4 million to JFD Limited and Northern Diver (International) Limited for in-service support to the Diving Life Support portfolio, which provides underwater capability to the UK Military for explosive ordnance disposal, engineering, and search operations. The contract covers four lots: diver's dress and ancillaries, diving support equipment, dive sets and dived equipment, and self-contained air diving equipment with associated life support systems.

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Lots (4)

  • Dive Dress and Dive Ancillaries

    £12,091,667Won by Northern Diver (International) Limited

  • Diving Support Equipment

    £22,650,000Won by JFD Limited

  • Dive Sets and Dived Equipment

    £16,055,000Won by JFD Limited

  • Self-Contained Air Diving Equipment (SCADE) and Clearance Diver Life Support Equipment (CDLSE)

    £13,589,167Won by JFD Limited

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£62,500,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
17 March 2025
Questions by
12 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Hyperbaric chambersProtective and safety clothingDiving instruments or accessoriesBreathing apparatus for divingDiving wearWetsuitsDry suitsAir compressors+3 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£64,385,834
Award date
9 August 2026
Contract period
16 August 2026 → 16 August 2031
Winners
  • JFD Limited
  • Northern Diver (International) Limited

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update · Contract Update

    10 August 2026

  2. Contract

    10 August 2026

  3. Tender Update

    16 October 2025

  4. Tender Update

    22 September 2025

  5. Contract Notice

    22 September 2025

  6. Planning Update

    24 March 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    17 March 2025

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